tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post2429495073053519155..comments2024-03-19T00:15:10.156-07:00Comments on Bloom: Finding my Mothering AppBloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483990252015813307noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-85494626195367720222011-04-07T21:45:10.061-07:002011-04-07T21:45:10.061-07:00Thank you.Thank you.Jessica C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16420844285397027314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-42914001556076462052011-04-01T17:05:11.591-07:002011-04-01T17:05:11.591-07:00My eyes filled with tears reading your post. I ha...My eyes filled with tears reading your post. I have experienced both these situations and being a mom can be so scarey sometimes. I remember when I had my first baby and I was so worried about her during the night. I finally realized that praying was the best thing to keep my little one safe and she was in Heavenly Father's hands. After that I was a bit more calm. Congratulations on your new baby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-86364005519776168532011-04-01T09:52:14.020-07:002011-04-01T09:52:14.020-07:00My number two was an escape artist. The worst was...My number two was an escape artist. The worst was the day I was on my hands and knees cleaning up the paint he had already used to "paint" the bathroom floor and door when I heard a knock on the front door where the UPS man stood wondering if this diaper clad child that he saw walking down the sidewalk was mine. That was a super proud moment.<br /><br />I loved your thoughts on mothering instincts. One of the best things about mothering for me has been the realization that heaven does, in fact, speak to me. My prayers have been answered, and I have received inspiration. Mothering has strengthened my testimony of a loving and concerned Heavenly Father who pays attention to the details of our lives.debt hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05683835799284788754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-8393515843283913722011-03-31T19:22:17.792-07:002011-03-31T19:22:17.792-07:00Having kids is the most humbling experience- I can...Having kids is the most humbling experience- I can't believe Heavenly Father entrusts such tiny, helpless infants to our care. Absolutely incredible.Curlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06176883112936068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-21618941935676469132011-03-31T14:10:42.595-07:002011-03-31T14:10:42.595-07:00I sometimes have to remind myself that Heavenly Fa...I sometimes have to remind myself that Heavenly Father knows my children better than I know them. I sometimes feel so dumb when praying to ask for guidance is one of my last thoughts, instad one of my first. <br /><br />Whenever I put my faith and trust in the Lord, regarding raising my children (or anything) everything always turns out the way it's supposed to. It's just hard to trust in Him, especially when that means turning your will over to Him.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03099345988893285637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-35091845160808414782011-03-31T05:18:05.621-07:002011-03-31T05:18:05.621-07:00I know the terror your heart felt...Christopher ma...I know the terror your heart felt...Christopher managed to escape when he was about 18 months old (barely turned around to the lock the front door and he was gone in an instant). I've never been so scared in my life. How wonderful it is to know that our mothering instincts allow us to feel the Spirit and His direction when we're absolutely terrorized!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03066976396682657668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-70320169338575971292011-03-31T01:58:20.878-07:002011-03-31T01:58:20.878-07:00I have always been convinced that "intuition&...I have always been convinced that "intuition" is the Spirit. I felt it when my kids were babies. I would ask silent questions and get answers. All these years later, I now think it highly reasonable that if Heavenly Father is going to send us His little spirits to raise, He was also planning on helping us raise them. ;)<br /><br />Thanks to Rachael for your comments. I need to shift my prayers a little and have faith that Heavenly Father already knows my children. I don't think of that when I'm asking for help. I know that He will help me, but I forget that He knows them better than I do. I need to be more specific in my prayers and listen for His answers.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10958091392834699894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-23495583936280771732011-03-30T22:42:20.670-07:002011-03-30T22:42:20.670-07:00Beautifully written about some really hard things....Beautifully written about some really hard things. I hope things are looking up. And I appreciate your words. I think it can be hard to find that intuition, but I agree it is there and can be nurtured. The Spirit is always our best teacher. Thank you for sharing!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906304401809606014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-49300455122839832762011-03-30T19:16:09.844-07:002011-03-30T19:16:09.844-07:00Oh Anne how scary! But thank you for the wonderfu...Oh Anne how scary! But thank you for the wonderful reminder!jeaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732103634683943293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-65015131198464107662011-03-30T17:29:27.073-07:002011-03-30T17:29:27.073-07:00Oh goodness! Well first of all, I can barely write...Oh goodness! Well first of all, I can barely write a coherent comment because reading about both exhibits made me a tad teary eyed (sick babies and lost children are basically #1 and 2 at the top of my list of horrible things that can happen). I am so glad things have calmed down and everyone is feeling better. I have been so worried about you! <br /><br />And I am certainly glad to be even the tiniest part of this happy ending. I am 100% certain you would have arrived in the same place with or without me, but I will say that I feel blessed on a regular basis that we have each other as friends and examples because for every one thing that comes naturally for me as a mother there are at least 10 that I struggle with. Its nice to pull strength from each other. And goodness...that's what this blog is all about! So thanks for that;)Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03646170547184240000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-72635527484729128382011-03-30T14:14:12.893-07:002011-03-30T14:14:12.893-07:00Amen here too- I definitely needed this reminder a...Amen here too- I definitely needed this reminder as I care for two sick children of my own! The Lord knows what we need, and He cares about our children more than we do!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10958213370715882241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-82734095491265619752011-03-30T14:06:36.455-07:002011-03-30T14:06:36.455-07:00Wow, Anne, intense situations! Bless you!
This w...Wow, Anne, intense situations! Bless you! <br /><br />This was beautiful. <br /><br />It's all about mothering with the spirit. I have less and less confidence in my brain the longer I am a mother. Luckily (blessedly!) I have more and more confidence in the Lord and the Holy Ghost. They are my mothering instinct. It'd be over if I stopped listening to Them.Abbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674890158799253076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-43433595090174998212011-03-30T12:54:26.148-07:002011-03-30T12:54:26.148-07:00I totally lost Macy at IKEA last week and she was ...I totally lost Macy at IKEA last week and she was the only one with me. And my son almost drowned right in front of me one time, so don't be too hard on yourself. Motherhood is scary sometimes. Glad your baby is OK.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672402302672101292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-18235839126571083082011-03-30T12:29:37.196-07:002011-03-30T12:29:37.196-07:00Anne you are a true mother. I've had a few si...Anne you are a true mother. I've had a few similar experiences and was greatful when a neighbor down the steet moved last year because of complete embarrassment. 3 kids has been the hardest experience of my life, but has given me a little of that mother instinct that drives me forward. Good luck with your boys.<br />Joelletoddnjoellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889080289829827490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-13592016609363731262011-03-30T12:22:58.972-07:002011-03-30T12:22:58.972-07:00Anne, I don't even know what to say! Except t...Anne, I don't even know what to say! Except that I'm glad these are behind you, and I sincerely hope that your week has gone better this time around!<br /><br />Can I add something else that I've been thinking about lately? Sometimes I forget that the Lord knows my children even better than I do. Sometimes I worry so much and read so much and ask everyone I know for solutions to the phase that my children are going through--and I forget to pray. I think that promptings are responsible for whatever grains of "mother intuition" I've started to develop! It never ceases to amaze me how I can be dealing with some tiny little problem that matters so much to me, and I just KNOW what I need to do, and it's never something I would have come up with on my own. It always reminds me of how much my Heavenly Father loves me.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296225105026623275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-83802685700031267722011-03-30T11:43:12.182-07:002011-03-30T11:43:12.182-07:00My eyes were brimming with tears as I read this--y...My eyes were brimming with tears as I read this--you write so well.<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder.saritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826470820366006183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-33621879224043571892011-03-30T11:38:24.022-07:002011-03-30T11:38:24.022-07:00Amen! Amen to every last word. And thank you!
And...Amen! Amen to every last word. And thank you!<br /><br />And seriously... who has an alarm on their front door... especially one intended to keep your kids IN? not the bad guys OUT? Good luck with whatever you decide to install :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02881734963401294721noreply@blogger.com